"'Get up on the shelves,' they say," he mutters as he casts his gaze upwards. Easier said than done: shelves are generally not made for climbing. The weight of the books would tilt them forward and crush anyone who attempted it. "We will have to wait until there are less people about. Fortunately, I do believe the library will close by sundown."

People are already trickling out. If they wish to find a place to hide, it may be best to pick one now and get ready.